Common/dark colors — especially black (and other popular shades like gray/silver and white) — tend to show up as the most-stolen. Research and recent theft reports repeatedly find black, gray/silver and white are stolen more often than rare/bright colors. moneysupermarket.com+1
Why? Thieves follow availability and resale value, so the most common colors (which are easiest to re-sell or strip for parts) get taken more often. Academic work also found uncommon/brighter colors (neon, pink, yellow) are stolen much less because they’re harder to fence and easier to spot. CEPR+1
Important caveat: color is only one factor. Model, age, security features, and parts-demand drive theft risk much more (recent U.S. reports show certain Hyundai/Kia models and some Camaros are heavily targeted because of vulnerabilities and parts resale—not because of color). So choosing an unlikely color helps a bit, but locking down security matters far more. National Insurance Crime Bureau+1
Quick practical tips to lower theft risk
• Install/enable immobilizers, alarm, and a GPS tracker.
• Keep software/recalls updated (some models had software fixes to stop a theft technique). Road & Track
• Park in well-lit, busy areas and use visible deterrents (steering-wheel lock).
• VIN etch or mark parts to reduce resale value to thieves.
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